Academics

Nursing Advocate, Donor Continues Wife’s Legacy
May 3, 2018
From his time spent in the trenches side-by-side with military nurses to his 40-year marriage to one, retired Air Force Capt. Gary Baldwin has a keen understanding of the role nurses play in health care.

Nurse Researcher Earns Rising Star Award from UT System
May 3, 2018
Carolyn E.Z. Pickering, Ph.D., RN, assistant professor of nursing, received a Rising STAR Award from the UT System, a first for the School of Nursing.

Professor Receives Community Engagement Hero Award
May 3, 2018
Janna Lesser, Ph.D., RN, professor of nursing, has been selected to receive a Community Engagement Hero Award from the Institute for Integration of Medicine and Science.

Faculty Member Inducted into Tuskegee University ROTC Military Hall of Fame
May 3, 2018
Retired Col. Clarice Golightly-Jenkins, Ph.D., RN, was inducted in October 2017 into the Tuskegee University ROTC Military Hall of Fame.

Associate Professor Inducted as Fellow of AANP
May 3, 2018
Wendy J. Lee, D.N.P., FNP-BC, FAANP, RN, associate professor/clinical, was inducted as a fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

Director of Admissions, Special Programs Joins School
May 3, 2018
Henry M. Cantu, M.A., has joined the School of Nursing as director of admissions and special programs. This position provides leadership in planning, developing and implementing recruitment, admissions and outreach programs for the nursing school.

New Associate Dean for Finance, Administration Hired
May 3, 2018
Jennifer Johnstone, M.B.A., has joined the School of Nursing as associate dean for finance and administration. This position provides budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, strategic financial planning, and other administrative support to the nursing school.

Leaving a Legacy: Planned Gifts Crucial to School
May 1, 2018
Mary Jane Ihle Clark dedicated her life to helping people with intellectual disabilities and improving the lives of others.

Leading the Charge for Change
May 23, 2017
Alumna Wren Deavers, D.N.P., APRN, CPNP-PC, used knowledge gained from her D.N.P. courses to improve the treatment of children with asthma in rural Texas.

A Perfect Partnership
May 23, 2017
Students, hospitals and patients are benefiting from a new internship between the School of Nursing and the Methodist Healthcare System.

Transforming Health Care Through Advanced Nursing Science
May 23, 2017
The School of Nursing offers two doctoral degrees that are preparing nurse leaders to champion systemic changes in health care.

School of Nursing Hires Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs and Diversity
May 16, 2017
Savitri Singh-Carlson, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, has joined the School of Nursing as vice dean for faculty affairs and diversity.